Ceiling Fan Clockwise Or Counterclockwise In Winter

The airflow directly underneath the ceiling fan should push down creating a wind chill effect which is going to make you feel cool.

Ceiling fan clockwise or counterclockwise in winter.

The blades should move from the top left then down to the right and then back to the top. In the winter reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. Ceiling fans provide great air circulation and you can optimize these benefits by ensuring the ceiling fan rotation of the blades is correct for circulating warm air during winter or creating a breeze effect by moving or circulating the air better during a hot summer. For other energy saving tips check out everyday green home.

In the summertime run your ceiling fan counter clockwise to push cool air down. The airflow produced creates a wind chill effect making you feel cooler. And turning in a clockwise direction during the winter months will pull the cold air upward and push the warm air out and down the walls of the room. In the summer use the ceiling fan in the counterclockwise direction.

Hi i m colby from del mar fans lighting and i m here to talk to you about ceiling fan direction for summer and winter. Most fans will run in a counterclockwise direction in the summer months blowing the air downward. To make sure it is set correctly stand directly under the fan blades and watch the blades rotate. During the summer use your ceiling fan in the counterclockwise direction.